Sex on the Brain
The more we study biology across the animal kingdom, the more we learn what a special evolutionary gift human sexual pleasure is. The fact that it has been deliberately maligned, misunderstood, and stigmatised throughout history should make us feel even more grateful that we live in a time when we can be free to express […]
It’s My Party and I’ll Dry If I Want To
Happy New Year, and 9th birthday to Sunday Assembly! We’ve got a lot to celebrate, but we want to make sure we’re celebrating in a way that is completely by choice, not hindered by social pressure or habit. That’s why we’ve invited Laura Willoughby and Dru Jaeger, the co-founders of Club Soda, to be our […]
Chamber Ensemble of London: Anglo-American Concert
Chamber Ensemble of London directed by Peter Fisher with solos by Peter Cigleris (clarinet) A (mostly) light-hearted concert celebrating transatlantic connections. Clarinettist Peter Cigleris has given masterclasses and university performances in the USA. His recent British concerto recordings have been played on American radio as well as BBC Radio 3 which has also featured the Clive Jenkins items in this programme. Programme: Bernstein | Candide […]
Chamber Ensemble of London: Anglo-Turkish Concert
Chamber Ensemble of London directed by Peter Fisher with Turkish music introduced and conducted by Emre Araci. An exploration of nineteenth century European music from the banks of the Bosphorus and English music for strings spanning three centuries. Dr Araci is a most distinguished Turkish conductor who will introduce items in both Turkish and English. Programme: Purcell | Fairy Queen Suite Farnaby […]
Thinking On Sunday: The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes and the Unwritten History of the Trans Experience
“…a ghastly mistake. I was carelessly registered as a girl in the first place, but of course, that was forty years ago…the doctors in those days were mistaken, too.” – Sir Ewan Forbes Ewan Forbes was born to a wealthy, landowning family in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1912. Assigned female at birth, his true identity was […]
Ethical Matters: Five Frontiers to Revolutionise Public Health
Covid-19 has exposed the limits of a neoliberal public health orthodoxy. But instead of imagining radical change, the left is stuck in a rear-guard action focused on defending the NHS from the wrecking ball of privatisation. Public health expert Christopher Thomas argues that we must emerge from Covid-19 on the offensive – with a bold, […]
Simon Callaghan & Friends
To close our spring 2022 series of concerts, Director of Music Simon Callaghan teams up with Conway Hall favourite, cellist Ashok Klouda and Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, Joint Concertmaster of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Many of you will recall Ben’s exquisite playing when he stood in at short notice to perform with the Linos Piano Trio in February. We can’t wait to welcome this distinguished […]
Northern Chords Ensemble
This compelling trio of international musicians was formed through collaboration at the acclaimed Northern Chords Festival, founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Jonathan Bloxham. It brings together some of the most exciting young musicians from across Europe performing some of the best loved works from the chamber repertoire. The musicians have all been recipients of many prestigious […]
Solem Quartet
Praised for their “cultured tone” (Arts Desk), the Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation. A 2020 awardee of the Jerwood Arts Live Work Fund, one of 33 artists selected from more than 1200 applicants, the Solem Quartet takes its place amongst some of the UK’s brightest artistic […]